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a bowl of veggie noodles covered with pasta sauce

Slow Cooker Pasta Sauce

Dairy-Free

Gluten-Free

Nut-Free

Sugar-Free

Vegan

Vegetarian

Enjoy over your favorite veggie noodles for an extra boost of nutrient power.

By The Life Time Foundation Team | Life Time Foundation

a bowl of veggie noodles covered with pasta sauce

Makes12 servings
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours

Ingredients
Directions

Ingredients

2 (28 oz.) cans crushed tomatoes with basil
2 (14.5 oz.) cans fire-roasted tomatoes
1/2 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbs. fresh basil, chopped
2 tbs. fresh parsley
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. salt
Optional: Shredded carrots, chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or any of your favorite veggies

Directions

STEP 1

Toss all ingredients in the slow cooker, stir to combine, and cook on low for four hours.

Nutritional information

By The Life Time Foundation Team

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